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Please school me on “old” British flip flop hubs

Old 04-16-21, 09:10 PM
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Appreciate the support Kurt but no, not gems. Rocks perhaps. Like Kate Winslet in Ammonite. Yeah sure...
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Originally Posted by clubman
Appreciate the support Kurt but no, not gems. Rocks perhaps. Like Kate Winslet in Ammonite. Yeah sure...
Methinks you also have some bulls, and you're letting some out right now

You can't convince me the '51 and the '37 are rocks. If that's so, I'll take a handful of rocks, thank you very much. You're busy trying to tell the world your collection is de-glammed, and we're not going to accept that...

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Old 04-22-21, 09:33 AM
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Here are a few pics of the BSA bike that I am working on with the flip flop hub (4 speed freewheel on one side and fixed cog on the other).



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Old 04-22-21, 09:58 AM
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I’m a sucker for that BSA crank.

Very nice looking bike!
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I've got a little bit of work before I can properly adjust the chain tension ... here are a few pics of the frame now.





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You did very well so far.

Is there a dent in the down tube? Not that that’s really an issue. These are workhorses.

I love the fact that the frame pump pegs are positioned behind the down tube.
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Originally Posted by b dub
You did very well so far.

Is there a dent in the down tube? Not that that’s really an issue. These are workhorses.

I love the fact that the frame pump pegs are positioned behind the down tube.
Yes a small dent on the seat tube. I was actually wondering if I should try and repair (filler or brazing) before painting. As you say not a real issue as they for sure are workhorses. I'm also trying to find out the model so I can try to come close to matching original colour.
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Originally Posted by Oslerblue
I'm also trying to find out the model so I can try to come close to matching original colour.
I used to obsess about imperfections. Over time I have changed my attitude, but that’s just me. As long as it’s structural sound it’s just a battle scar, showing it has had a life.

I would create a new post here on the BF C&V forum with detailed pictures of the lugs, head badge area, drop-outs, seat post size, etc, as well as list of components. And serial numbers of course. Provide as much as possible information you have about it’s history.

I would do the same on https://forums.thepaceline.net/

And let’s see what happens.

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Old 04-22-21, 11:10 AM
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Yes a small dent on the seat tube. I was actually wondering if I should try and repair (filler or brazing) before painting. As you say not a real issue as they for sure are workhorses.
Sorry, I meant the seat tube.

I have successfully used a wooden broom stick that happen to have the correct diameter. Not perfect but definitely an improvement.
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Thanks ... funny I was actually thinking of trying a hardwood dowel (broom stick might just do the trick) for at least a minor improvement as you say.
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